My take on some of last week’s notable NHL news. Long-time NHL center Brad Richards announced his retirement last week after 15 NHL seasons. While he wasn’t the first Prince Edward Islander to reach the big league, he was certainly the Island’s first superstar. With 932 points in 1,126 NHL regular season games and […]
Latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: The Arizona Coyotes yesterday signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Luke Schenn to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million. SPECTOR’S NOTE: This is an affordable move by the Coyotes to add more size, grit and experience to their defense corps. […]
The NHL media rumor mill is quiet this weekend, so here’s a look at what’s been recently kicking around the hockey rumor blogosphere. Enjoy! The Nashville Predators have had some talks with the New York Rangers regarding left wing Rick Nash. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Don’t see the Preds being keen to take on Nash’s $7.8 […]
A look at the remaining notable players in this summer’s NHL unrestricted free agent market. SPORTSNET: Luke Fox recently updated his list of this summer’s top-10 remaining unrestricted free agents. Topping the list is defenseman Kris Russell, who reportedly attracted some interest this month from the “Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, […]
Evander Kane charged, latest free-agent signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. THE BUFFALO NEWS: Sabres winger Evander Kane was charged yesterday with “criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and harassment today in connection with an incident at a downtown Buffalo bar last month.” Kane voluntarily surrendered to police, but maintains his innocence and […]
A look at several clubs with work still to do this summer and an update on Nail Yakupov in your NHL rumor mill. SOME TEAMS STILL HAVE WORK TO DO THIS SUMMER CBS SPORTS: Chris Peters listed the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche as teams that still have […]
Leafs sign top pick Auston Matthews, Islanders could be moving again & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. BLOOMBERG: Sources are claiming the New York Islanders are in talks “with the owners of baseball’s New York Mets about building a hockey arena adjacent to Citi Field in Queens. ” Barclays Center, the Isles […]
Suggested trade destinations for several notable restricted free agents and more in today’s NHL rumor mill. SUGGESTED RFA TRADE DESTINATIONS ESPN.COM: Matthew Coller recently listed 10 remaining NHL restricted free agents who could be traded before training camp opens for salary cap reason, value or roster needs. He suggested the Minnesota Wild call the […]
Brad Richards retires, latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines. NHLPA: After 15 NHL seasons, center Brad Richards yesterday announced his retirement. He collected 926 points in 1,126 regular-season games and 105 points in 146 playoff games. He played on two Stanley Cup champions (Tampa Bay in 2004, Chicago in […]
A collection of recent trade and free-agent speculation on the Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs in your NHL rumor mill. CANUCKS THE HOCKEY NEWS: Jared Clinton recently speculated over possible trade options for Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning in his search for a proven scoring winger. He suggested Detroit’s Gustav Nyquist or Tomas Tatar, […]